Overview

Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia

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Combining the fascinating history and overwhelming wildlife populations of
the Sub-Antarctic with the awesome beauty of Antarctica itself - the ultimate
Antarctic expedition

The journey begins in the Falklands with its large population of Rockhopper
and Magellanic penguins, along with Black-browed albatross. In South Georgia,
the ship threads her way through magical fjords to Salisbury Plain and Gold
Harbour, places so remote that they have evolved into astonishing wildlife
havens boasting a 100,000-plus population of King penguins on their
beaches.The voyage continues to an enchanted world of icebergs and
ice-covered mountains in the bays and channels of the Antarctic Peninsula.
This is home to an extraordinary array of wildlife: penguins of almost all
descriptions, Leopard and smaller seals, and three or four species of whales.
Alternative Trip: Departures also available on the Ocean Endeavour, which
starts/ends in Buenos Aires and includes flights to/from Ushuaia (Trip code:
PRD)

Discover the fascinating history of the Falkland Islands

Explore South Georgia, with its remarkable history and spectacular wildlife

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Highlights and Inclusions

All meals while on the ship

All accommodation

All transport and listed activities

Full complement of qualified Expedition Staff

Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)

Itinerary

Day
1

The morning is free to explore Ushuaia and the surrounding area, to do some
last minute shopping, stroll around the town and down to the port or maybe go
for a walk in the nearby national park. The transfer to the ship takes place
in the afternoon. Once on board there is a get together for introductions to
the expedition team, to learn about the ship and its layout, talk about the
itinerary for the next 18 days and participate in the obligatory lifeboat
drill. Departure from Ushuaia is normally around 6:00 p.m, and we set sail
through the Beagle Channel in the early evening. The long days mean plenty of
evening light in which to experience the beauty of the channel, and to
perhaps enjoy your first wildlife sightings.

Day
2

We sail in a north-easterly direction, enjoying a series of presentations
that prepare you for the coming adventure. On deck the first sightings of
albatross and petrels add to the sense of excitement.

Day
19

In the early morning you arrive back in Ushuaia where your voyage ends. You
are transferred either to town on to the airport for your onward flight to
Buenos Aires.